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CropLife demands 5-year data protection in pesticides bill

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T16:10:17+00:00

The Bill could be introduced in the next session of Parliament, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T16:08:53+00:00

As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which opened in Beijing on Friday, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts – and hardly anyone behind a wheel.China’s car companies have cornered the domestic electric vehicle market, and are increasingly visible on the global stage. Now they’re turning their attention to what they are betting is the future of mobility: autonomous driving. Continue reading...

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Both Iran and U.S. Blockade Strait of Hormuz

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-24T16:06:57+00:00

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

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Top Democrat says DoJ dropped ‘bogus’ Powell investigation to ‘clear the path’ for Trump Fed chair nominee Warsh – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T16:03:36+00:00

Senator Elizabeth Warren says inquiry into current Fed chair Jerome Powell stopped just for ‘Senate Republicans to install Trump’s sock puppet Kevin Warsh’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailWhen Pete Hegseth was asked about Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of the war in Iran, and comments from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops suggesting the conflict is not a “just war”, the defense secretary simply said that the pope was “going to do his thing”.“We know what our mission is,” Hegseth added. “We follow that the orders of the president. We’ve got lawyers all over the place looking at what we’r

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Polonia intercepta dos cazas rusos sobre el mar Báltico

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-24T15:59:49+00:00

El ejército polaco desplegó dos F-16 que identificaron las aeronaves de Moscú, que volaban con los transpondedores desactivados

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Donald Trump recule, les poursuites contre le président de la Fed, Jerome Powell, abandonnées

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-24T15:59:32+00:00

La procureure fédérale de Washington, Jeanine Pirro, a mis fin aux poursuites visant le patron de la Réserve fédérale américaine, accusé de mauvaise gestion pour la flambée des coûts de rénovation du siège de l’institution. Cette décision était nécessaire pour permettre au Sénat de confirmer la nomination du prochain patron de la Fed, Kevin Warsh.

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Massive tornado tears through homes in Oklahoma, injuring at least 10

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T15:49:01+00:00

Homes were reduced to rubble as twister touched down for 30 minutes and carved out a trail of destructionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAt least 10 people were injured after a tornado hit northern Oklahoma, as a strong weather system produced a dozen reported twisters that tore destructively through parts of the central US overnight.Emergency services began assessing the most extensive damage in the rural town of Enid as dawn broke on Friday. Homes were reduced to rubble and splintered wood in the city of about 50,000 people near the state’s northe

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UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T15:48:33+00:00

Carriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plansPenalties on airlines that cancel UK flights because of jet fuel shortages have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel plans.Airlines who cancel flights will not lose their rights to valuable takeoff and landing slots at busy airports, which can be forfeited when flights fail to operate over a period. Continue reading...

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Reliance Industries posts 12.6% Q4 profit drop

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T15:46:33+00:00

Revenue up nearly 13% at ₹2.99 lakh crore; Strong Jio growth cushions earnings, but energy weakness hits margins hard

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Shriram Finance Q4 net profit jumps 41 per cent

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T15:45:10+00:00

This profitability came on the back of robust growth in loans to the commercial vehicle, passenger vehicle, farm equipment and gold segments

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Editorial. Job well done

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T15:41:29+00:00

Cook’s era at Apple was defined by operational excellence

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ЄС застосовує щодо України та Близького Сходу "подвійні стандарти", - прем'єр Іспанії

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-24T15:41:00+00:00

Прем'єр-міністр Іспанії Петро Санчес запропонував призупинити дію Угоди про асоціацію з Ізраїлем через війну на Близькому Сході, але цю ідею не всі підтримали.

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LIVE: Real Betis vs Real Madrid – La Liga

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-24T15:31:11+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream as Real chase Barcelona.

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LIVE: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid – La Liga

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-24T15:31:11+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream as Real chase Barcelona.

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Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid: La Liga – as it happened

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-24T15:31:11+00:00

All the updates following our text commentary stream as Real's pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona is dented at Betis.

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Are freebies really a curse?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T15:30:15+00:00

The benefits. Direct cash handouts confer several benefits ranging from spurring demand for goods, and empowering women

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India releases second phase of Flying Training Organisation rankings

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T15:25:06+00:00

Notably, the ministry said the data-driven framework enables objective comparison and continuous monitoring of FTO performance, while improving transparency across the pilot training ecosystem.

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